Lucky 13: Your Shot at $13,000 Guaranteed
One tournament. $13,000 guaranteed. Multiple ways to claim your seat. On Sunday, October 25, Lucky 13 puts your deckbuilding, decision-making and nerve to the test. Buy in directly, battle through a qualifier or let a lucky draw open the door. Here’s how to get in.

Key info
- When: Sunday, October 25 at 18:00 GMT
- Format: Best of Three (BO3)
- Prize pool: $13,000 guaranteed
- Buy-in: $1,000 or one Diamond Ticket
Anything else in store? We’ll leave that a mystery for now.
Five Ways to Secure Your Seat
1. Elite Freeroll Qualifier: Earn It at the Table
You’ve reached Elite. Now put that rank to work. Enter this exclusive freeroll and compete for a Diamond Ticket to Lucky 13.
- When: Friday, October 23 at 18:00 GMT
- Format: Best of Three (BO3)
- Entry: Free for all Elite-ranked players
- Winner receives: One Diamond Ticket
2. Saturday Weekly Main Event: An Extra Reason to Win
Take first place in the Weekly Main Event on Saturday, October 24, and you’ll receive one Diamond Ticket on top of your regular prizes.
Win on Saturday. Take your shot at Lucky 13 on Sunday.
Check the tournament listing for the start time, entry requirements and full prize breakdown.
3. Lucky Diamond Ticket Draw: Will It Be You?
One randomly selected player will win a Diamond Ticket.
Have at least 100 USDC deposited in your SHOWDOWN account at 22:00 GMT on Friday, October 23, and you’ll be entered automatically.
The draw takes place on Friday evening after the eligibility cutoff. Watch X and Discord for the winner announcement.
4. Elite Lucky Draw: Your Rank Opens Another Door
Elite players get another chance to secure a seat. Reach Elite rank by 22:00 GMT on Friday, October 23, and you’ll automatically enter a separate draw for one Diamond Ticket.
The draw takes place on Friday evening after the eligibility cutoff, Watch X and Discord for the winner announcement.
5. Partner-Site Qualifiers: Check Where You Found Us
Joined SHOWDOWN through a partner site? You may be eligible for a special freeroll qualifier.
Head back to the site that introduced you to SHOWDOWN and check its announcements for eligibility, tournament details and entry instructions.
Make Your Own Luck
Build your deck. Pick your route. Get ready for Sunday, October 25 at 18:00 GMT.
Follow X and Discord for qualification updates and draw results. Your next win could be the one that gets you into Lucky 13.
Further qualification routes may or may not be added. SHOWDOWN reserves the right to amend qualification routes and event details. All rights reserved.